Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Ex-Smokers Share Real Struggles of Quitting
Quitting smoking is really hard because nicotine changes your brain and makes you crave it.
Three people who used to smoke shared their stories.
Dr. Asis Goswami started smoking in college and quit after a lung infection.
Smrithi Rao Bose started smoking with friends and quit without withdrawal symptoms.
Saikat Bose found the routine of smoking hard to break.
They all had different triggers and strategies to quit.
Quitting smoking is a personal journey, and it's important to find what works for you.
It's not just about willpower; it's about changing habits and dealing with cravings.
Nicotine addiction is difficult to overcome due to its impact on brain chemistry and daily routines.
Three former smokers shared their experiences, highlighting the personal and psychological challenges of quitting.
Triggers such as social situations, stress, and habits can lead to relapse.
Different strategies worked for each individual, including health scares, environmental changes, and personal readiness.
Quitting smoking is a journey that requires persistence, self-awareness, and resilience.
- Who
- Three former smokers: Dr. Asis Goswami, Smrithi Rao Bose, and Saikat Bose
- What
- The challenges and strategies of quitting smoking
- When
- Various years (2007, 2022, 2025)
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve health and overcome nicotine addiction
- Dr. Asis Goswami
- 69 years old, quit in 2007
- Smrithi Rao Bose
- 44 years old, quit in 2022
- Saikat Bose
- 37 years old, quit in 2025
- Nicotine
- Addictive chemical in cigarettes
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Cravings, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating